Gothic and Lolita Bible SC (2008-2009 Tokyopop) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Explore the Gothic Lolita lifestyle with this unforgettable collection! This gorgeous book includes previews from Gothic Lolita manga, behind-the-scenes with Japanese creators, horoscopes, interviews, an extensive guide to Gothic Lolita fashion, and much more! It's the perfect collectible gift for all fans of Gothic Lolita manga and fashion. The definitive resource on Japan's hottest fashion trend. Online marketing campaign with banner and viral promotions targeting more than two million impressions; online preview at TOKYOPOP.com prior to launch. Featured title at New York Anime Fest December 2007 and New York Comic Con April 2007. Includes interviews with DOLL creator Mitsukazu Mihara and pop princess Nana Kitade. Will appeal to fans of Gothic Lolita fashion and such manga as Chibi Vampire and Doll. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The original Japanese magazine is primarily devoted to the season's fashions, dedicating full-color spreads to new wares by Japanese designers. The U.S. version also will include designs by burgeoning brands in the States. Styled photo shoots with Lolita celebrities such as Mana, formerly of Malice Mizer and currently of Moi Dix Mois, are a regular feature, as are articles on beauty products, hair and makeup styles, feminine or goth-looking products, recipes, music, movies, and books. Interviews with Lolita-loving illustrators, designers, novelists, musicians, and stylists are included in every issue, as is coverage of events where Lolitas commune. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Volume 3 will contain original content as well as authorized translation of material originally appearing in Japanese volume 26, September 2007. The Gothic & Lolita Bible is a quarterly mook (magazine/book hybrid) that's a combination fashion magazine, culture guide, and art book. The Bible caters to fans of two separate but related fashions out of Japan, Gothic and-to a greater extent-Lolita. The Lolita look, a sweet, modest, Victorian-influenced fashion with origins in Japanese street fashion, has a particularly strong and growing fan base in the United States. The Japanese Bible has played in instrumental role in promoting and standardizing the Gothic and Lolita styles, and the U.S. Bible aims to achieve the same success in the American market, where there's a growing desire for more information in English. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 170 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. More than any other publication, Gothic & Lolita Bible has played an instrumental role in defining the Japanese Lolita style. A quarterly mook (magazine/book hybrid) that's a combination fashion magazine, culture guide, and art book, the Bible caters to fans of two separate but related fashions: Gothic and-to a greater extent-Lolita. The Winter 2008 U.S. edition offers content from volume 27 (December 2007) of this definitive Japanese mook for the first time in English, along with exciting original content covering the Gothic and Lolita culture in North America. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. More than any other publication, Gothic & Lolita Bible has played an instrumental role in defining the Japanese Lolita style. A quarterly mook (magazine/book hybrid) that's a combination fashion magazine, culture guide, and art book, the Bible caters to fans of two separate but related fashions: Gothic and-to a greater extent-Lolita. The Spring 2009 U.S. edition offers content from this definitive Japanese mook, published in English for the first time, along with exciting original content covering the Gothic and Lolita culture in North America. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.